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Could Matt Shaw Be on the Move?
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw could lose playing time after the signing of Alex Bregman, or the team could look to move him in a trade. There was initial speculation that the team could move the top prospect to 2B and look to trade Nico Hoerner, but The Athletic's Keith Law reported that Shaw has shown "resistance to help from the Cubs' staff" and could be a trade candidate as a result. Shaw hit .226 in 126 games last season, with 13 home runs, a .300 wOBA, and an elevated 21.5% strikeout rate. The 24-year-old Shaw would be an interesting acquisition for any team looking for young infield help since he has shown so much promise, but struggled to put it together in the majors. In 2024, he hit .284 between Double-A and Triple-A with 21 homers and 31 stolen bases. He has significant upside but raises some coachability questions, making him an intriguing yet risky potential addition this offseason.
Source: Keith Law
Source: Keith Law
